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European Commission has slapped 8-11.4% anti-dumping duty on Indian optical fibre cable (OFC) manufacturers including Sterlite Technologies, Birla Cables, Universal Cables, Vindhya Telelinks and others who were exporting OFC to Europe. After a six-month long investigation, including being physically present at the factory premises of these companies, the Commission, last week decided to levy the duty on as many as ten companies, barring HFCL which was found to be following fair business practices. Sterlite Technologies Ltd and its subsidiary Sterlite Tech Cables Solutions Ltd are facing the highest levy of 11.4%, followed by Birla Cables, Universal Cables and Vindhya Telelinks who are facing a duty of 8.7%.

Lupin said it has entered contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) business, with newly formed subsidiary, Lupin Manufacturing Solutions (LMS). The company on Monday named Abdelaziz Toumi (Abdel) as the chief executive officer of LMS. LMS will engage in the development, manufacture and sale of active pharmaceutical ingredients and is starting to build its CDMO.

Germany’s biggest industrial union says it will seek a 7% pay increase for millions of workers in negotiations starting later this year

India is likely to ask for a three-year exemption for its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from a proposed mandatory tariff on carbon-intensive imports in talks on a free trade deal with European Union negotiators starting next week, two people aware of the matter said. India, which opposed the tax at the World Trade Organization's last ministerial meeting in February-March in Abu Dhabi, will make its stand clear again on the during upcoming talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU. The eighth round of FTA talks is slated to be held in Brussels on 24-28 June.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd plans to launch four electric vehicle models in future, including Creta EV, in the last quarter of the current fiscal, according to the company's preliminary IPO papers filed with Sebi. The company is looking to maximise the price competitiveness of its electric vehicle (EV) models and intends to focus on securing local production capabilities for key parts, such as cells, battery packs, power electronics, and drivetrain and building a localised EV supply chain. In the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said it seeks to calibrate its EV strategy and plan EV timelines in line with market demands in India by launching the appropriate EV models within each price segment. «We are following a transition strategy, having started with the launch of high-end premium EVs and plan to transition towards the mass markets as the EV market and ecosystem scales up in India. In line with the same, we aim to launch four EV models in future, including Creta EV in the last quarter of fiscal 2025,» the company said.

Hindustan Aeronautics on Monday announced that the Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 156 Light Combat Helicopters. «We would like to inform that, Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued by the Ministry of Defence for procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopter,» the official statement of the company said. Of the 156 LCH requested by the Defence Ministry, 90 are being procured for the Indian Army (IA) while the remaining 66 are for the Indian Air Force (IAF), said HAL's official statement.

China has kept a key lending rate unchanged despite signs of continued weakness in the second-largest economy's manufacturing and the property sectors

foreign direct investment (FDI), enhancing Research & Development (R&D), and boosting manufacturing capabilities could help India reach its USD 5 billion defence export goal by 2024-25. As reported by PTI, the study, conducted by Nexgen Exhibitions, organizers of the International Police Expo, highlights the importance of these factors in propelling India towards its ambitious target. «Increase in procurement categories and emphasis on quality and innovation have positioned India as a reliable defence equipment supplier on the global stage. The government's supportive policies, coupled with strategic partnerships and collaborations, are driving the growth of India's defence exports, bringing the country closer to its USD 5 billion target by 2024-25,» said Aadhar Bansal, Director, Nexgen Exhibitions, as reported by PTI.

electric vehicles (EVs) made by Chinese companies now stare at a road bump in Europe as the European Union (EU) last week decided to hike tariffs on Made-in-China EVs. The EU decision follows a scare in the Western world about China flooding it with state-subsidised EVs. The Alliance for American Manufacturing has said that government subsidized Chinese EVs “could end up being an extinction-level event for the U.S.

Hyundai, which plans to raise Rs 25,000 crore through the Indian stock market by selling a 17% equity stake in local unit, has raised concerns about the «frequent changes» in government policy, stating that such moves can impact both investment flows into India and the speed of technological advancements. Having invested nearly Rs 30,000 crore in India since starting operations in 1996, the leading car manufacturer from Korea stressed the importance of stable policies. They believe that consistent government guidelines are crucial for confidently making the necessary technological upgrades mandated by the government, ToI reported. «Another challenge that the industry is facing is frequent changes in policies, which make it difficult for auto industry stakeholders not only to ensure adherence but also commit investments,» the company noted in its Draft Red Herring Prospectus submitted to market regulator SEBI. «Overall policy stability and transparency will be required going forward to ensure smooth technology transition and localisation in the country,» it added.

Durlax Top Surface plans to raise around Rs 40.80 crore through its initial public offer which will open for subscription on June 19, a statement said on Monday. The company, which has been involved in the business of solid surface for over a decade, has received approval to launch its public issue on the NSE Emerge Platform of the National Stock Exchange, Durlax Top Surface said in the statement. The company has fixed the price band at Rs 65-68 per share for the issue of 60 lakh shares which will open for subscription from June 19 to June 21, it added.

power sector has become a darling of the stock market. Fuelled by a booming population, industrial expansion, and scorching summers, the demand for electricity has skyrocketed. Homes and businesses alike are cranking up air conditioners to battle the heat, pushing the national grid to its limits.

₹2,644."MTAR Technologies is a precision machining company with exposure across niche sectors like fuel cells (for Bloom Energy), nuclear, defence, and space. Rising power costs in the US due to grid problems, coupled with the rising cost competitiveness of Bloom Energy, will result in significant tailwinds for MTAR. We value the stock at 45x FY26F EPS to reach our target price of ₹2,644.

Investors looking for sectoral themes can now bet on manufacturing funds as the new government’s focus on the manufacturing sector will ensure a supportive policy environment. The buzz around the manufacturing sector is driving asset management companies (AMCs) to launch new funds to capitalise on the growth potential of this vital sector.

A new study has revealed that Rotovac, an indigenous rotavirus vaccine by Bharat Biotech can lead to bowel complications. The findings of the study were published in the International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine.

Mint, B. Gopkumar, the CEO of Axis MF, discusses the fund house’s efforts to turn its story around. Edited excerpts: Over the last three or four quarters, we have restructured our portfolios.

₹1.5 trillion, the asking P-E is 25.6," said Aditya Kondawar, partner, Complete Circle Capital, a wealth management firm. “The IPO will be critical for both investors and the company, since India is Hyundai’s third-largest revenue generator after the US and South Korea," Kondawar added. Hyundai Motor’s IPO, the largest in India after Life Insurance Corporation of India’s ₹20,000 crore-plus share sale in 2022, will be the country’s first automobile IPO in two decades.

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NB: BSE Capital Goods index mostly consists of industrial equipment makers & service providers.Nifty & BSE Infra index is wisely diverse, consisting of energy, construction, power and equipment, transportation to tourism. BSE has performed better due to high exposure in PSUs & Midcaps.Capital Goods have outperformed infra stocks due to the lean capital requirement compared to the high long-term and working capital required by infra based companies. Their cash conversion cycle is longer due to the long period of inventory, manufacturing, EPC, and dependence on timely disbursement of government funds, which in total may take 2 to 4 months.

Modi, in a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, reiterated that strengthening ties with Japan remains a top priority in his third term. This reaffirmation highlights the ongoing collaboration between India and Japan in several key sectors. The Indian government highlighted the collaboration on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, describing it as a significant step forward for India's mobility infrastructure. Despite facing a five-year delay, Japanese authorities confirmed earlier this year that work on all sections has commenced and expressed satisfaction with the progress. They assured that all uncertainties regarding the project have been resolved. In addition, both leaders discussed Japan's planned 5 trillion yen investment in India over the 2022-2027 period. They also reviewed the India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership, which aims to enhance manufacturing cooperation between the two nations.